Mahagonny
Synopsis
The city of Mahagonny, founded by three criminals, becomes a place for people looking for their luck or money. One among them is the lumberjack Jim Mahoney. However, he is disappointed by what the city is.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claes von Rettig
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertolt Brecht
- Original Score
- Kurt Weill
- Original Title
- Mahagonny
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claes von Rettig
Bertolt Brecht
Kurt Weill
Department Leadership Roster
Bertolt Brecht
Writer
Claes von Rettig
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahagonny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mahagonny about?
The city of Mahagonny, founded by three criminals, becomes a place for people looking for their luck or money. One among them is the lumberjack Jim Mahoney. However, he is disappointed by what the city is.
Who directed Mahagonny?
Mahagonny was directed by Claes von Rettig.
Who stars in Mahagonny?
The principal cast of Mahagonny includes Kim Anderzon, Fatima Ekman, Tommy Körberg, Monica Nielsen, Gunnar Nielsen.
When was Mahagonny released and how long is it?
Mahagonny was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Mahagonny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mahagonny was composed by Kurt Weill.